FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Support the front suspension lower arm No.1 with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.



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  1. Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.



3. REMOVE COWL TOP SILENCER PAD


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  1. Use a screwdriver with its tip taped to disengage the 5 claws and remove the cowl top silencer pad.



4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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  1. Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not remove the lock nut.
    2. Only loosen the nut when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.



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  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose No.2 and front speed sensor wire harness from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to remove the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.



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  1. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    1. When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
    2. Keep the bolts inserted to secure the front axle assembly.



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  1. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the front shock absorber with coil spring.

  1. Lower the front axle assembly, and remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the front shock absorber.

  1. Remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the front speed sensor is disconnected from the front shock absorber with coil spring.